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Windows Server 2016 must be configured to force users to log off when their allowed logon hours expire.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-73689 WN16-SO-000370 SV-88353r1_rule Medium
Description
Limiting logon hours can help protect data by allowing access only during specified times. This setting controls whether users are forced to log off when their allowed logon hours expire. If logon hours are set for users, this must be enforced.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-11-20

Details

Check Text ( C-73771r1_chk )
Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor.

Run "gpedit.msc".

Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options.

If the value for "Network security: Force logoff when logon hours expire" is not set to "Enabled", this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-80139r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Network security: Force logoff when logon hours expire" to "Enabled".